October 4 – Gov. Blagojevich and Cong. Emanuel joined by Wisconsin Gov. Doyle in launching I-SaveRx prescription drug importation program; Citizens of IL and WI now able to purchase Rx drugs from Europe and Canada

September 2004

September 29 – 2005 White House Conference On Aging Launches New Web Site

August 31 – Gov. Blagojevich announces state now accepting early applications for energy assistance grants

August 27 – Gov. Blagojevich signs new law supporting home-based care for seniors

August 26 – Gov. Blagojevich and U.S. Rep. Emanuel call on Pfizer to halt plans to deny Illinois residents access to affordable medications

August 24 – Blagojevich uses amendatory veto power to clear path for more federal Medicaid dollars

August 19 – Quinn salutes the Illinois General Assembly for passing the Comprehensive Care in Residential Settings Demonstration Project, a successful program for rural senior citizens that provides both affordable housing and supportive services

August 17 – Governor Blagojevich announces plan to make Illinois first state in the nation to provide consumers with access to prescription drugs from Canada, Ireland and the UK

August 10 – Governor Blagojevich signs new law giving seniors more options for support to live in their communities

August 5 – Gov. Blagojevich signs law providing more support to family caregivers

May 2 – Governor announces new Illinois Rx Buying Club promotional efforts during National Senior Citizens Month. State partners with Jewel-Osco to make seniors aware of new discount program, launches public service announcement campaign